This course is designed to give Psychology majors the knowledge and tools they need to get the most out of the major and assist them in making informed decisions about career choices in Psychology. Students will discuss the subdisciplines of Psychology and career options associated with these areas, learn how to read and understand a journal article, practice writing in American Psychological Association (APA) format, and engage in numerous first-year professional and personal development exercises to help facilitate the transition to college life. (P: First-year psychology major; permission of instructor if outside the discipline.)
2.0 Credits

Serving as a prerequisite for most other psychology courses, this course is designed to be an introduction to the scientific study of human behavior and cognitive processes -- the field of psychology -- through an exploration of both human and non-human research. While many areas of specific interest within the discipline of psychology can be covered, students who successfully complete this course will develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains, describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology, and be able to describe application of psychology.
3.0 Credits

This course is designed to be an introduction to the emerging field of Positive Psychology. Students will study and complete exercises that allow them to apply the PERMA (Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment) model for maximizing human potential.
3.0 Credits

An introduction to statistical methods applied specifically to the social and behavioral sciences. The theory and application of descriptive and inferential statistics will be addressed. Descriptive topics include data classification, frequency distributions, graphing, as well as measures of central tendency, variability, and distribution shape. Inferential topics include correlation, linear regression, chi square tests, t-tests, and ANOVAs. Confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, significance levels, and type I/II error will be discussed. (P: PSY 150 and MATH 125.)
3.0 Credits

In this course, students will critically analyze the major counseling methods and personality theories across the history of psychotherapy and through the modern-day utilization of said theories. Theories will include a selection of foundational and germinal theories from a variety of perspectives (psychoanalytic, humanistic, behavioral, multicultural, and others). Emphasis will also be placed on demonstrating knowledge of counseling and personality theories, as well as professional development of students toward attaining careers in the helping professions. (P: PSY 150, two additional psychology courses)
3.0 Credits

An introduction to the major areas of social psychology – the science of individual human behavior in social situations. A range of topics will be studied in the areas of social cognition, social influence, and social relations. A focus of this course will be learning how the major principles of social psychology apply to situations encountered in everyday life. (P: PSY 150.)
3.0 Credits

An introduction to the variety of research methods used in the field of psychology to describe, predict, and explain behavior and thought processes. The methods of observation, correlation, and experimentation will be examined specifically. Students will develop the ability to design and conduct an empirical study within the ethical constraints of human research. A focus will be on writing in the accepted format of the American Psychological Association. (P: PSY/SOC 215 or MATH 211).
3.0 Credits

The study of behavioral dynamics with emphasis on atypical and abnormal behavior. Students will learn to utilize the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” to identify, diagnose, and better understand mental disorders. (P: PSY 150.)
3.0 Credits